The Frenchman was interviewed for the Newcastle job in the summer but ultimately walked away from any offer. He is believed to be keen on coaching in the Premier League but could be swayed by the challenge of getting NYCFC’s group of stars to click.

Another big name being linked with the Eastern Conference side is former England manager Fabio Capello. The Italian tactician has been out of work since leaving his post as Russia manager in July and hasn’t managed at club level since leaving Real Madrid in 2007.

NYCFC are believed to have already opened talks with Capello and the Italian is certainly not afraid of managing big-name stars – something NYCFC bosses could see as the primary trait any new coach must possess.

The club are unlikely to rush into a decision, though yesterday’s statement said that any new coach needs to be in place by the time preseason rolls around in January.

“The Club is committed to ensuring that a suitable candidate is in place in good time to prepare for the 2016 season and an announcement will be made when a candidate is confirmed.”

Do you think Jason Kreis deserved to be sacked? Who should NYCFC look to replace him with?

3 Comments on Patrick Vieira and Fabio Capello early frontrunners to replace Jason Kreis at NYCFC

If this were any other expansion team, I would be stunned at the lunacy of firing the coach after the first year. Since it’s Man City Jr., one can never expect lunacy to be removed from the equation. Horrible decision by NYCFC; I’d expect Kreis to be employed by another MLS side before the playoffs are done.

Agree that this wouldn’t happen with many other Expansion Franchises. Have to feel for Kreis. Didn’t seem to be able to do the things he wanted as a coach and has had to take the fall for the club’s failures this year. He’ll be better for the experience and will bounce back in MLS!